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Future College Football Championships to Showcase Premier Venues

It has only been a little more than a month since the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship was played, and there are still many months to wait for next season. However, college football fans can look ahead to future championships and count on seeing some of football’s premier venues to host the action.

Attracting the championship is a major source of competition among large venues, as college football’s championship can showcase the stadium to a large audience. Raymond James Stadium in Tampa took its turn at hosting the game in January, just months after the completion of the first phase of a major renovation.

In the coming years, there will be even more standout stadiums showcased. The host venues from 2018-2020 come with their own story lines—benefiting not just their NFL home team, but for one night, two of the best teams in college football.

2018 Championship: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Date: 1/8/2018

The championship will be one of the first major events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which will host its first NFL season this fall. On several levels, its opening is highly anticipated, as the stadium is expected to introduce several unique design and technology features.

A stadium with a Super Bowl already under its belt, Levi’s Stadium is scheduled to follow Atlanta on the championship’s docket. The game is no stranger to annual football events, as it has hosted the annual Pac-12 Championship since 2015.

More information about this game should emerge in the next few years, but its seems safe to expect the Superdome to put on a good show. The stadium has hosted numerous major events over the years, including seven Super Bowls, four BCS Championships, and five Men’s Final Fours. The BCS Championship was last played at the Superdome in 2011.